A graveyard tour from a previous year at St. James in Hyde Park. Tours there start Sept. 21 and continue Saturdays through Nov. 2.

Written by

Dave Aderson
For The Poughkeepsie Journal

In late September, Hudson Valley residents will have the opportunity to experience a pair of local cemeteries in a fun and educational way.

The Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery and St. James' Episcopal Church in Hyde Park will each host guided tours, which will introduce patrons to local historical figures, noteworthy individuals, historical grave sites, locations and interesting facts.

"People love going to historical places. This is just another facet of that," said Vicki Fells, Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery office manager. "It's not an estate or home - it's a place where we hope many ...